# Technical Fabric Jump Suits Stone Island Drops its Third Range of The Prototype Research_Series By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-researchseries References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/stone-island-prototype-research-series-03) & [stoneisland](https://www.stoneisland.com/us) [Stone Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25) recently revealed its highly limited Prototype Research_Series, and this marks the technical label's third installment for the series. The Prototype Research_Series was first launched back in 2016, and its latest drop is exclusively limited to only 100 pieces. The new range is constructed with a blend of four different polyamide-based canvas fabric materials, which are treated with a [dyeing process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket) that takes place in high temperatures. This allows for the garments to be colored, shrunk, and the four layers to compact together. So far, the third Prototype Research_Series are not industrialized yet, which is why the garments are so limited. This annual collection dials in on full jumpsuits, showcasing two different styles at the recent [Milan Design Week installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-exhibition). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Edition Apparel:** The technical fabric jumpsuits are exclusively limited to 100 pieces, reflecting a trend for scarcity marketing in the apparel industry. - **Polyamide-based Fabric:** The use of polyamide-based canvas in the Prototype Research_Series highlights a trend towards durable, high-performance fabrics in athletic and outdoor apparel. - **High-temperature Dyeing:** The dyeing process used to treat the technical fabric in the Prototype Research_Series represents a trend towards innovative textile treatments in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel and Fashion:** Stone Island's Prototype Research_Series showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the apparel and fashion industry, including limited edition items, high-performance fabrics and innovative textile treatments. - **Athletic and Outdoor Gear:** The use of polyamide-based canvas in the Prototype Research_Series suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the athletic and outdoor gear industry towards durable, high-performance fabrics and garments. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The high-temperature dyeing process used in the Prototype Research_Series creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new, innovative and sustainable treatments for their fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Satellite Imagery Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-earth-mapping-camouflage.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Ultra-Thin Functional Leather Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza.md) - [Utility Uniform Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isru-uniform.md) - [Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Brand Heritage Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-exhibition.md)